Subtract 84/81 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 1 3/81
3/8 - 84/81 is -143/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
3/8 = 3 × 81/8 × 81 = 243/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
84/81 = 84 × 8/81 × 8 = 672/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/648 - 672/648 = 243 - 672/648 = -429/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/216
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